Wiliete SC beat Mamelodi Sundowns, a victory the club presents as inspiring for Angolan football. In the Confederation Cup, Tusker FC, coached by Julien Mette, were eliminated by Singida Black Stars, for whom Jonathan Sowah opened the scoring, despite a 1-1 draw in the return leg.
The continental scene produced several notable results. According to Opera News, the Angolan club Wiliete SC beat Mamelodi Sundowns, a victory the club itself presents as inspiring for Angolan football. The score of the match is not specified in the available material.
Meanwhile, the Confederation Cup delivered its verdict for several African sides. Tusker FC, coached by Julien Mette, were eliminated by Singida Black Stars despite a 1-1 away draw. Singida had won 2-1 on aggregate over the two legs, after their 1-0 success in Nairobi. Julien Mette nevertheless believes his team were the better side over the two matches.
Wiliete SC, a victory that inspires
Wiliete SC’s success against Mamelodi Sundowns, reported by Opera News, is presented by the club as a source of inspiration. In its statement, Wiliete SC stressed the significance of the achievement: “More than a victory, this achievement shows that greatness is built with work, discipline, ambition and determination, making Wiliete an inspiration for Angolan football.”
The exact circumstances of the match are not detailed in the sources consulted.
Tusker FC, Julien Mette’s pride
Tusker FC’s elimination by Singida Black Stars (2-1 on aggregate over the two legs) leaves a sense of regret. Singida had won 1-0 in the first leg in Nairobi, and the 1-1 draw in the return leg was not enough for Tusker to qualify. Jonathan Sowah opened the scoring in the 67th minute for Singida, before Victor Mbaoma equalised in the 81st minute for Tusker.
Despite the disappointment, Julien Mette refuses to dwell on the result: “They are very sad and disappointed, but I am proud of them today. There are no regrets about the way we played this match.” The Tusker coach goes further: “If we had played with the same intensity and the same energy in the first leg, we would have won by two or three goals.”
Azam FC, Al Ahly and Al Ahli Tripoli qualify
Azam FC, coached by Florent Ibenge, qualified by beating ZED 1-0, thanks to a goal from Iddy Nado in the 66th minute, according to Africa Top Sports. The Tanzanians join the qualifiers for the group stage of the Confederation Cup.
Al Ahly beat Kitara FC 4-0 in the return leg, taking the aggregate score to 6-1. Al Ahli Tripoli won 4-1 against Welwalo Adigrat, making it 8-1 on aggregate over the two legs. Rayon Sports (Rwanda), by contrast, were eliminated despite their 2-2 draw at Black Bulls, after their 2-0 defeat in the first leg.
The draw for the group stage of the Confederation Cup is scheduled for 28 October in Cairo.